I am not sure if I am posting in the right spot. Newbie
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:25 pm
Hello,
I am new to this board. I am 53, female, and 30 pounds overweight. I am hypothyroid (Hashimotos) and I am medicated for that. In the last 18 years I have lost 40 pounds twice and put it all back on each time. The first time was calorie counting and exercise. The second time was Weight Watchers. I tried low carb for a time and lost 10 pounds. I realized that low carb is not possible for me. I can not stick to it. I had maintained my overweight status without gaining much for quite some time. Until 2 1/2 years ago when I had to have my achilles tendon repaired and my foot completely reconstructed. It took me two years to be able to walk unaided. The first 7 months I could not walk at all. Needless to say, I put on weight. I need to do something, but I just can not face counting points or calories again and I am not going to pretend that I am going to give up carbs. My search of diet plans lead me to no S. The plan sounds reasonable and I am willing to give it a shot. I have been trying to train myself to the 3 meals a day. I am worrying about getting that habit in place before I worry so much about limiting what is on my plate. I am having the most trouble in the morning. I eat cereal, usually raisin bran or shredded wheat, at 7:00. I have been sticking to just that one cereal bowl. I am starving and getting a headache by 9:30-10:00 am. I am then struggling until my lunch hour at 12:15. Needless to say I am wolfing down my lunch. With tylenol and lunch my headache ususally subsides. I am doing ok with lunch and dinner. Keep in mind that I am currently eating anything I want on these plates as long as I follow no sweets, no seconds. So these meals feel much more substantial right now. Any hints as to what meals might help me have a better morning but do not require a ton of cooking before work? Also exercise... Did you all start exercising right away? I hate exercising, and I am limited with my foot issues, but I know I can and should add walking in. I live in the midwest so it will be something done inside because the calendar may say fall,but it is winter here in my opinion. Any words of advice or suggestions you can give me to help with this transition would be appreciated. Thank you!
I am new to this board. I am 53, female, and 30 pounds overweight. I am hypothyroid (Hashimotos) and I am medicated for that. In the last 18 years I have lost 40 pounds twice and put it all back on each time. The first time was calorie counting and exercise. The second time was Weight Watchers. I tried low carb for a time and lost 10 pounds. I realized that low carb is not possible for me. I can not stick to it. I had maintained my overweight status without gaining much for quite some time. Until 2 1/2 years ago when I had to have my achilles tendon repaired and my foot completely reconstructed. It took me two years to be able to walk unaided. The first 7 months I could not walk at all. Needless to say, I put on weight. I need to do something, but I just can not face counting points or calories again and I am not going to pretend that I am going to give up carbs. My search of diet plans lead me to no S. The plan sounds reasonable and I am willing to give it a shot. I have been trying to train myself to the 3 meals a day. I am worrying about getting that habit in place before I worry so much about limiting what is on my plate. I am having the most trouble in the morning. I eat cereal, usually raisin bran or shredded wheat, at 7:00. I have been sticking to just that one cereal bowl. I am starving and getting a headache by 9:30-10:00 am. I am then struggling until my lunch hour at 12:15. Needless to say I am wolfing down my lunch. With tylenol and lunch my headache ususally subsides. I am doing ok with lunch and dinner. Keep in mind that I am currently eating anything I want on these plates as long as I follow no sweets, no seconds. So these meals feel much more substantial right now. Any hints as to what meals might help me have a better morning but do not require a ton of cooking before work? Also exercise... Did you all start exercising right away? I hate exercising, and I am limited with my foot issues, but I know I can and should add walking in. I live in the midwest so it will be something done inside because the calendar may say fall,but it is winter here in my opinion. Any words of advice or suggestions you can give me to help with this transition would be appreciated. Thank you!